Lebanon Education Center
Lebanon Education Center: Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA)

About Therapeutic Education Alternative Program (TEA)
The Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) Program offers therapeutic intervention by specially trained mental health professionals in addition to a full range of academic services in an environment with a high staff-to-student ratio. Mental health and educational programming are integrated into the entire school day. The TEA program provides services to students with mental health needs from age three through age 18 who require a high level of support. Instruction is provided in the areas of academics and social-emotional skills. There is strong collaboration between special education teachers, a Mental Health Professional, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), a health associate, and paraprofessionals to support students with their behavioral, mental health, and academic needs.
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The Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) program is designed to integrate mental health into the educational program. It offers a therapeutic milieu where students with mental health challenges can get their educational and mental health needs met. The TEA program offers a nurturing and comprehensive school program. Truly individualized instruction and programming are made possible through:
- Co-led classrooms with a mental health professional and special education teacher
- High staff-to-student ratios
- Individual and group therapy and skills work
- Classrooms with break-out spaces and classrooms with individual student offices
- Evidence-based curriculum and instruction at the student’s developmental level
- Specialized teams of support that include related service providers, mental health support, and a focus on social-emotional learning
- Access to sensory room and sensory supports
- Small, highly controlled school environment
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All students in the TEA Program are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including Mental Health therapy and skills, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) are available to support the development and implementation of student-specific behavior plans.
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School Nurse Contact Info
Lebanon Education Center School and Pond Family Education Center
- Joan Kraft (RN, LSN)
- Phone: 952-707-4000
- Fax: 952-707-4002
- Email: joan.kraft@isd917.org
Pine Bend Elementary
- Claire Keller (RN, BSN)
- Phone: 612-902-9352
- Fax: 612-902-9399
- Email: Claire.Keller@isd917.org
Riverview Elementary
- Melissa Ho (LSN)
- Office: 651-423-8310
- Fax: 651-423-8781
- Email: melissa.ho@isd917.org
For more information, see ISD 917 Health Services
- Joan Kraft (RN, LSN)
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Learn more about school and child nutrition programs on the MDE Food and Nutrition page.
If you have any questions about School Nutrition, please contact your child's school.
Lebanon Education Center
Intermediate School District 917 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 917 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
2026-2027 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $2.72
- 2nd Student Lunch: $4.47
- Additional Milk: $0.45
- Adult Breakfast: $3.00
- Adult Lunch: $5.00
All families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
**If you do not yet have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you can complete a 2026-2027 Educational Benefits Application available on our School Nutrition page. Details are provided on the forms.
Pine Bend Elementary
ISD 199 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 199 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
All TEA at Pine Bend families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
For more information about ISD 199's school nutrition programs, visit the Food Service page.
Washburn Early Learning Center
ISD 271 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 271 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
All TEA at Washburn Early Learning Center families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
For more information about ISD 271's school nutrition programs, visit the Food Services page.
Riverview Elementary
ISD 192 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 192 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
All TEA at Riverview Elementary families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
For more information about ISD 192's school nutrition programs, visit the Food Services (Chartwells) page.
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Member District Transportation Number Special Education Number Special School District 6, South St. Paul 651-451-1375 651-457-9496 Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage 952-985-7500 952-707-2069 Independent School District 192, Farmington 651-463-8689 651-463-5023 Independent School District 194, Lakeville 952-985-7513 952-232-2011 Independent School District 195, Randolph 507-263-2151 507-645-4773 Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan 651-423-7685 651-423-7626 Independent School District 197, Mendota Heights-Eagan-West St. Paul 651-403-8321 651-403-7011 Independent School District 199, Inver Grove Heights 651-306-7095 651-306-7821 Independent School District 200, Hastings 651-437-1888 651-480-7016 Independent School District 271, Bloomington 952-681-6300 952-681-6508
